Behavioural and Allied Sciences MCQ

Behavioural and Allied Sciences MCQ

201. The content attribute states a value is:

1. complete.
2. important.
3. a basic conviction.
4. related to behavior.

202. In contrasting values and attitudes, which one of the following is true?

1. They come from different sources.
2. There is no significant correlation between the two.
3. Attitudes are more stable than values.
4. Values are more stable than attitudes.

203. Values are best described as:

1. flexible.
2. synonymous with attitudes.
3. consistent among occupational groups.
4. fairly stable over time.

204. The ______________ component of an attitude refers to an intention to behave in a certain way toward someone or something.

1. affective.
2. cognitive.
3. behavioral.
4. evaluative.

205. Job involvement is best defined as a worker’s:

1. general attitude toward his or her job.
2. loyalty to the organization.
3. identification with the job.
4. need to participate in organizational social activities.

206. An important potential environmental source of change is

1. a new competitive product.
2. dissatisfied employee attitudes.
3. employee grievances.
4. a wildcat strike.

207. Employees with relatively weak higher-order needs are ______________ concerned with variety and autonomy.

1. less.
2. more.
3. very.
4. extremely.

208. The definition of communication implies that

1. communication is mostly verbal.
2. communication is mostly written.
3. most communication is in a vertical direction.
4. understanding must occur to have communication.

209. Which of the following is true of managers in relationship to conflict?

1. Managers generally encourage low levels of conflict because it improves performance, up to a certain point.
2. Managers generally ignore conflict.
3. Managers attempt to eliminate conflict because the organization rewards them for keeping conflict out of their area of responsibility.
4. Managers show no consistent attitude toward conflict.

210. Motivation is important to managers because

1. it is a significant contributor to high performance.
2. it does not explain the differences in intensity of behavior.
3. it explains the differences in attitude and personality.
4. not all employees know how to use it effectively.